Father Riley O’Shea - How an Engineer Becomes a Priest | Dim Lit Path Podcast

In this episode of Dim Lit Path, we explore the incredible journey of Father Riley O’Shea, who started his career as an engineer before answering the call to priesthood. How does someone go from a desk job to serving a congregation? Father Riley shares his story of faith, career change, and the unexpected twists that led him to his true vocation.

✅ Topics Covered:

🙏 Father Riley’s early career as an engineer

📖 What led him to leave engineering for the priesthood

✨ The challenges of making a major life change

💡 Lessons on faith, purpose, and following your calling

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Success isn’t a straight, well-lit highway—it’s a dim lit path full of unexpected turns. On this podcast, we go beyond the highlights to explore the real journeys of remarkable people.

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00:00 Introduction

01:30 Growing Up

07:05 Path to Engineering

13:04 Considering Priesthood

29:57 Leaving Engineering

35:57 Redefining Success

39:06 Finding Ground

42:32 Advice for Others

44:36 Healing Ministry

46:44 Final Reflections

💬 What’s the biggest career twist you’ve experienced? Drop your story in the comments—I’d love to hear it.

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